The expert is a distinguished professional specializing in development sector initiatives, with extensive project experience in local and international capacities. Working on high-profile projects funded by international organizations like USAID, EU, EBRD, AfDB, and World Bank, the expert has effectively collaborated with these funding entities to execute programs aimed at sustainable economic growth, private sector promotion, agricultural development, and value chain finance. With a primary expertise in green/renewable energy, agricultural lending, SME development, and credit guarantees, the expert has implemented programs worth over $510 million, and served in key leadership roles including Chief of Party, Team Leader, and Senior Advisor across 22 countries.

Technical and professional skills include designing and managing investment initiatives, developing SME and agricultural finance strategies, and enhancing capacity building for financial institutions. The expert's leadership in implementing complex multi-million dollar programs has resulted in significant improvements in farmer market access, food security, and socio-economic resilience for communities in regions such as Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia. Notable achievements encompass exceeding access-to-finance targets by over 325%, increasing lending to SME agribusinesses, and managing impactful grant programs like the USAID Hinga Weze and LADA initiatives.

With strong proficiency in English, French, German, and Serbo-Croatian, the expert combines language skills with in-depth regional knowledge to facilitate cross-cultural collaboration and deliver strategic financial solutions. This exemplary track record attests to the expert's capability to drive development sector projects with a measurable impact, ensuring financial inclusion and sustainable development for underserved populations.